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List of recommended reference books to learn about Indian history, religion, and culture - The more you know, the more interesting the Indian swamp.

In this article I will present my recommendations for Indian reference books.

I am currently writing a series of articles on this blog entitled "[Travels to Buddhist Sites in India and Sri Lanka] A Journey to the Sacred Sites of Buddhism: What I Felt When I Was Called to India", and the books I am about to introduce have had a strong influence on me.
Haridwar.First Expedition to India - Visit to the Holy Land of the Ganges River

(6) The day I was convinced that Buddhism would never spread in India - I was shocked at the Ganges bathhouse.

The morning of my third day in Haridwar has arrived. After yesterday's visit to the Mansa Devi temple and two consecutive days of pooja, I was already at the end of my physical strength. But during my free time this morning, I decided to go for a walk.

And I was astonished by what I saw there. It was such a shock that it greatly influenced my view of Buddhism.
Mansa Devi TempleFirst Expedition to India - Visit to the Holy Land of the Ganges River

(5) Feel the theme park of the gods at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar - an immersive experience in the Hindu worldview.

The Mansa Devi Temple stands at the top of a mountain overlooking Haridwar. This temple is revered by Hindus and is visited by many worshippers every day.

I also visited this place and experienced the deep atmosphere of the Hindu world. I am sharing my thoughts and feelings in this article because I was there.
Haridwar.First Expedition to India - Visit to the Holy Land of the Ganges River

(4) Why don't Indians care if the holy Ganges River is dirty?

Second day in Haridwar. Early in the morning of this day, a man bathing in the river Ganges caught my attention. I felt the depth of his faith as he eagerly bathed in the waters of the Ganges River. However, when I saw the garbage flowing right beside him, I was forced to think about the pollution of the Ganges. I wondered why Indians do not care if the holy river is dirty.
Haridwar.First Expedition to India - Visit to the Holy Land of the Ganges River

(3) Experiencing the Haridwar Prayer Ritual Pooja - The enthusiasm of the pilgrims and the entertaining rituals were astonishing.

Although I was in a state of shock after having only made a round of the city during the day, this is the main part of Haridwar. Here, a prayer ceremony, or puja, is held every night in the main ghats. I was looking forward to seeing it.

And I was to be overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the Indian people that night.
First Expedition to India - Visit to the Holy Land of the Ganges River

(2) To Haridwar, the holy land of the upper Ganges - The holy land of Hindu pilgrimage was a deeper world than I had imagined.

Upon arrival at Delhi airport, I headed north to Haridwar, a Hindu holy site on the upper reaches of the Ganges River. Varanasi is the most famous holy place in the Ganges, but it is not the only holy place. In fact, it is not the only holy place in Ganges. In fact, some say that Haridwar is more beautiful and more popular in recent years. However, the reality was not so sweet.
Sri LankaBuddhism in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Southeast Asia

A list of recommended books to learn about the Buddhist country of Sri Lanka - Buddhism, history, literature, and other unknown attractions!

I studied Buddhism in Sri Lanka and was left shocked. I keep coming across things that I never thought possible. I would say that it has overturned my view of Buddhism from the very foundation.

Sri Lanka is interesting! I have become completely absorbed in the very country's Buddhism, its history and culture. In this article, I will recommend some books about Sri Lanka.
place sacred to BuddhismThe Life of Buddha (Sakyamuni) as Seen in Local Photographs

The Life of Buddha (Shakyamuni Buddha) as Seen from Buddhist Courses and Local Photographs] Article List - Please use this list as a table of contents.

This series of articles will give you a sense not only of Buddha's life, but also of the atmosphere of Indian society at that time. I am sure this will be an exciting experience for all of you.

Although "learning about religion and Buddhism" may sound pretentious, I hope that you will take it easy and experience the life of the great Buddha.
IndiaThe Life of Buddha (Sakyamuni) as Seen in Local Photographs

(25) A very brief history of Buddhism after Buddha's death - The history and propagation of the Buddhist cult. Also a few words on the introduction of Buddhism to Japan.

In this article, I will give a very brief overview of the history of Buddhism since the death of the Buddha, as well as a summary of the 21 articles in this series. Although it is too reckless to summarize more than 2,000 years of history spanning the globe in a single page, we believe that it will be useful for you to understand the flow of Buddhism.